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You do realize that once you get up to contact an usher...and then have the usher come... and then the usher contacts the patron that EVERYONE in the movie theater will now be distracted from the movie itself?

A quick text check vs a loud, obnoxious moviegoer whose texting, talking, and whatever is not the same.

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People applaud the action taken.

They are happy to see the people detracting from everyone else's enjoyment removed.

Generally, i only get upset by people who talk constantly thoughout the movie in a loud and obnoxious mannar. Pretty much everyone, including yourself, talks at some point throughout the two hour movie to the person you are with. So, ya know, probably not the best example for this situation.

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Your right, not the best example because a light however small coming on in a dark room is a hell of alot more disturbing than small sounds.

I don't have to convince you of anything. I've stopped trying on that.

I've repeatedly stated that the behavior offends others and you've repeatedly said you're fine with detracting from the enjoyment of others.

Have fun contributing to making the world a worse place rather than a better one.

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Yeah, I don't buy it...and I'd be an idiot to think you'd cause an uproar over somebody checking their phone vs an obnoxious cell phone abuser.

This debate isn't fun per se, but I'm highly amused by your self-righteousness throughout it. The fact you think I'm making the world a worse place over something this minor is hilarious to say the least.

While viewing this thread, it became apaprent that this is the offseason. That's the period of time when people look for things to talk about. This thread may be heading to the type of thread like the infamous "waiter" thread that was here some time ago. I have learned that if you are going to the movies, you should probably:
A: give your phone to someone else to answer or ignore
B: Sit beside Sarge and steal his beer and popcorn.
C: Carry a laser pointer and REALLY annoy someone
D: Actually watch the movie, uninterrupted.

While viewing this thread, it became apaprent that this is the offseason. That's the period of time when people look for things to talk about. This thread may be heading to the type of thread like the infamous "waiter" thread that was here some time ago. I have learned that if you are going to the movies, you should probably:
A: give your phone to someone else to answer or ignore
B: Sit beside Sarge and steal his beer and popcorn.
C: Carry a laser pointer and REALLY annoy someone
D: Actually watch the movie, uninterrupted.

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It really upsets me that you can't put laughing emoticons in a post anymore, but this would certainly deserve one, haha.

I would never actually do it, but C would be hilarious to see someone attempt, just one time.

"Ok, everyone.. and riiiiight HERE is where Billy Martin's life begins to go downhill!"

Yeah, I don't buy it...and I'd be an idiot to think you'd cause an uproar over somebody checking their phone vs an obnoxious cell phone abuser.

This debate isn't fun per se, but I'm highly amused by your self-righteousness throughout it. The fact you think I'm making the world a worse place over something this minor is hilarious to say the least.

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The fact that you try not to see it is sad to me.

The same as the person playing their music too loud expecting everyone else to like it.

Or the person not knowing or not caring if their smoke is bothering others.

Or the person carrying on so loudly and obnoxiously that they ruin others enjoyment of a night out.

Not a small price anymore.. the new theaters they are building are getting ridiculous. 10 bucks per ticket, more if its Big D or 3D. 5 bucks each for a small drink. 7 bucks for a medium popcorn. Almost more expensive than going to a ballgame, lol.